Department of State redirects here. For the term as used in Ireland, see Department of State (Ireland). The United States Department of State (DOS), often referred to as the State Department, is the United States federal executive department that advises the President and leads the country in foreign policy issues.
The Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer. Ginger beer was originally an alcoholic brew made from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water, although most commercial ginger beers nowadays are non-alcoholic. Ginger ale is a non-alcoholic, sweetened, ginger-flavored soft drink. Ginger beer is stronger-tasting and spicier than ginger ale, but less carbonated.
Lager is one of the two basic categories of all beer made around the world, the other being ale. The difference between ale and lager has nothing to do with taste or bitterness. Ales are very old, and ancient Sumerians and Egyptians are known to have brewed and drunk this beer thousands of years ago.